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Topdon PulseQ AC Home

Topdon PulseQ AC Home

The Topdon PulseQ is a 40-amp level 2 electric vehicle home charging station with smart connectivity. It’s a good first try, but my careful testing uncovered some flaws that need to be fixed before I add it to my recommended list.

Grizzl-E Duo

Grizzl-E Duo

United Chargers recently released the Grizzl-E Duo. It’s a plug-in charging station with two charging cables that allows users to simultaneously split the available current to charge two EVs. Considering how much I like its other products, I was excited to get my hands on the Grizzl-E Duo and run it through my thorough testing process.

J+ Booster 2

J+ Booster 2

The J+ Booster 2 is a really solid portable charging system that works well for charging both at home and on the go.

Autel MaxiCharger

Autel MaxiCharger

New EV charging stations seem to be launching all the time, and one of the new ones to hit the market this year is the Autel MaxiCharger. But does it earn my seal of approval? I tested this charger for about three weeks so I could give you the details you need to figure out if the Autel MaxiCharger is the best EV charging station to meet your needs.

Emporia 48-Amp

Emporia 48-Amp

The Emporia 48-amp EV charger gained a lot of interest when it first came out earlier this year. Thanks to a combination of its high 48-amp power, smart charging features, and integration with Emporia’s other energy-saving and monitoring devices, there’s no doubt that the Emporia EV charging station will make a splash on the EVSE scene.

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Volta Inc. announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement under which Shell USA Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, will acquire Volta in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $169 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2023.

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Yes, free electric vehicle charging programs suck! Why? Well, basically these free charging incentives mean people that don't need to use public DC fast chargers are doing so - all the time. That means the stations are getting clogged up and are not accessible for the people that really need them - those that can't charge at home and those that are on long drives and need to charge to reach their destinations. In this video, I explain the problem and offer solutions. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how Qmerit is making the energy transition easy for home and business owners: https://qmerit.com/ev/charge Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:11 Explaining the issue 5:17 How do I know the people charging are only there because it's free? 13:23 Are the networks like Electrify America and EVgo to blame? 16:30 The free EV charging plans offered today 21:03 The OEMs need to start offering other sales incentives 24:03 Summary Interested in one of the top-rated EV charging stations we've reviewed? You can order them here: Emporia 48-amp: https://amzn.to/3EgDRGS Enel X JuiceBox: https://amzn.to/3UR55Lk ChargePoint Home Flex: https://amzn.to/2V3Ye79 Pulsar Plus 48: https://amzn.to/3C9aB1O Electrify America HomeStation: https://amzn.to/3Kc7qvo Autel MaxiCharger W/Remote Holster: https://amzn.to/3Guraeh Autel Maxicharger W/Integrated Holster: https://amzn.to/3TVd20G
My F-150 Lightning, combined with Ford's Intelligent Backup Power system is powering my house during a power outage. For a detailed explanation of how the system works, check out my full video: https://youtu.be/P7gCIT5FoAw
We take a deep dive into the different ways to charge a Rivian R1T and R1S, and how long it takes to charge the vehicles depending on what type of charging you do. You can charge a Rivian from a regular household outlet, but it will take a very long time. We explain all that and more in this how to charge a Rivian deep dive video. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how Qmerit is making the energy transition easy for home and business owners: https://qmerit.com/ev/charge Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:55 The basics of Rivian charging 2:07 The standard Rivian Mobile Charger 7:51 Faster daily charging equipment 12:33 How long to charge a Rivian with Level 1 (120v) and Level 2 (240v) charging equipment 15:03 DC fast charging basics and tips 18:06 Six DC fast charge recordings side by side 21:53 How to find the best DC fast chargers 24:05 The DC fast charging curve and the time to charge chart with how many miles per minute 28:01 How long does it take to add 100 and 150 miles of range in warm and cold temperatures 30:05 Outro Interested in one of the top-rated EV charging stations we've reviewed? You can order them here: Emporia 48-amp: https://amzn.to/3EgDRGS Enel X JuiceBox: https://amzn.to/3UR55Lk ChargePoint Home Flex: https://amzn.to/2V3Ye79 Pulsar Plus 48: https://amzn.to/3C9aB1O Electrify America HomeStation: https://amzn.to/3Kc7qvo Autel MaxiCharger W/Remote Holster: https://amzn.to/3Guraeh Autel Maxicharger W/Integrated Holster: https://amzn.to/3TVd20G Note: I do earn commission from sales generated from the links above
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Hi, I’m Tom Moloughney

I’ve been driving EVs since 2009 and currently drive a Tesla Model 3. I’m a senior editor for the EV news website, InsideEVs, and a former Director for the world’s largest electric vehicle advocacy organization, Plug In America.

I’ve been reviewing electric vehicle charging equipment for over ten years and have tested most of the products available today. My goal with this site is to offer the most comprehensive reviews of EV charging equipment available anywhere, and to help consumers decide which charging equipment best serves their needs.

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